Who was John Cracknell?

John Cracknell (1693–1762) was born in Martlesham, Suffolk, England and died in Wingfield, Suffolk, England.. 2 researchers on YourRoots have this ancestor in their family trees.

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John Cracknell 1693–1762

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Last updated: July 22, 2026 · Reliability: B — verified across 2 independent trees, with linked records

Born 04 Jun 1693 · Martlesham, Suffolk, England

Died 02 Jun 1762 · Wingfield, Suffolk, England.

Father Robert Cracknell

Mother Elizabeth Sarah Willett

Siblings Robert Cracknell, Sarah Cracknell, Thomas Cracknell

Records

Norfolk, England, Church of England …

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Immediate Family

Parents

Robert Cracknell

Elizabeth Sarah Willett

Spouse(s)

No spouse recorded

Children

No children recorded

Biography

John Cracknell was born in 1693 in Martlesham, Suffolk, England, the child of robert cracknell and elizabeth sarah willett. John Cracknell passed away in 1762 in Wingfield, Suffolk, England..

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Marriage Records Norfolk, England, Church of England Baptism, Marriages, and Burials

Life Timeline

1692

John Cracknell was baptized in Suffolk, England

Baptism

1693

Birth of John Cracknell in Martlesham, Suffolk, England

Birth

1762

Death of John Cracknell in Wingfield, Suffolk, England.

Death

Oldest Ancestor Line from John Cracknell

This ancestor line traces from Hessett, Suffolk, England (1272) to Martlesham, Suffolk, , England (1693) across 11 generations.

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Frequently Asked Questions

: John Cracknell (1693–1762) was born in Martlesham, Suffolk, England and died in Wingfield, Suffolk, England.. 2 researchers on YourRoots have this ancestor in their family trees, each with their own records. This page combines what they've independently documented and assigns a Reliability Score (B) based on cross-tree validation.
: Right now, 2 researchers on YourRoots have John in their trees. They're working independently, so connecting with them is a good way to cross-check your records and find things you might have missed. You can also explore the ancestor migration map that traces 11 generations of this lineage geographically.
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